Anyone use their pack as a Carry on?

[smitty661]

I want to use my mystery ranch pack as a carryon for a upcoming flight. Anybody have any issues with tsa over the internal frame? I wouldn’t think that would be a problem but thought I’d see if anybody has had any problems with it before.

 

[LopeHunter]

No issue with TSA when I have done this on several trips the past decade though recently most airlines on USA routes are getting more aggressive about carry-on size restrictions and, in some cases, weight.

I usually fly Southwest Air so no issues there that I have encountered but Alaska and Delta will sometimes have a box template your carry-on is to fit within for you to carry-on. This is done at the gate rather than at the check-in counter. Good news is they usually just make you gate check it at $0 charge but if you have $10,000 of optics in your pack then would be unfortunate to put those items down in the unpressurized, camera-less cargo area.

I flew international on Delta last week and the security check where you place your bag on the moving belt had a restricted opening. My approved carryon barely made it through that opening so not sure what happens if will not fit. I had a plane to catch so I kept moving but made me wonder if this was a new restriction.

 

[Big Fin]

I carry my MR Metcalf with me on a lot of flights. Hauled it to Nevada on Friday and had it as carry on again this afternoon when I flew home.

 

[elkhnter]

My X2 has become my designated carry on. It’s been around the world. Just came back from Arizona.

 

[smitty661]

Perfect. Thanks guys

 

[charliebravo77]

Flew to AZ and back on Southwest with my Exo 3500 as a carry-on. No issues other than the ziploc of protein bars and gummy bears requiring additional screening by TSA. Technically it doesn't fit in the carry-on dimensions but I didn't have an issue.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

I use it all the time. I have never had an issue. I have gotten weird looks when it has been blood soaked in spots, on my return trips though.